Tue Mar 25 10:47:19 UTC 2025: ## Bangladesh on Edge: Whispers of a Coup Amidst Political Turmoil

**DHAKA, BANGLADESH** – Rumours of a military coup in Bangladesh are swirling on social media, fueled by the recent deployment of troops and heightened security across the country, particularly in Dhaka. The speculation centers around Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman, whose actions and statements in recent weeks have sparked intense debate and analysis.

While neither General Zaman nor interim leader Professor Muhammad Yunus has publicly addressed the rumours, reports of the General holding meetings with top aides over the weekend, coupled with comments from government officials, suggest potential friction between the army and the government. These meetings reportedly focused on security measures in response to rising extremism.

Adding to the uncertainty, Bangladesh’s Interim government’s Home Secretary, Nasimul Haque Gani, dismissed the coup talk as mere gossip. However, this denial has done little to quell the growing anxieties. Recent reports, including those originating in India, allege that General Zaman himself faced a near-coup attempt from within his own ranks, potentially involving pro-Pakistan elements.

The situation is further complicated by accusations from Asaduzzaman Fuad, General Secretary of the Aamar Bangladesh Party, who accused the Army Chief of conspiring with President Mohammed Shahbuddin to establish a new interim government. Fuad’s accusations, along with rumours of his impending arrest, have intensified concerns about a potential military intervention to subdue hardline forces. The AB Party has denied the arrest rumours.

General Zaman’s recent public statements, including a viral video from last month, have also contributed to the escalating tensions. In the video, the General issued a stark warning about the consequences of continued political infighting and warned of a threat to the country’s independence and sovereignty, stating he had “had enough” of the situation.

The lack of official confirmation or denial surrounding these developments has only amplified the uncertainty and fueled speculation of a potential military takeover in Bangladesh. The situation remains highly volatile, with the nation anxiously awaiting clarification from key figures.

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